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10 Things Learned About the Future of Disney From the D23 Expo
Disney’s D23 Expo just wrapped in Anaheim, California, and we learned a lot about the future of Disney (and the past!). Our Whit Honea was there to take notes. Read More
The Getting Excited for SDCC 2017 Post
San Diego Comic Con 2017 starts this week with Preview Night on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, and several GeekDad and GeekMom writers will be attending. Here are all of the things we’re most excited about! Read More
Thinking of Starting A Convention? 10 Things You Need to Know
If you’ve got the energy and passion it takes for starting a convention, seeing it into fruition is its own reward. Read More
2017 Denver Comic Con Cosplay Roundup
Check out some of the amazing cosplay from the 2017 Denver Comic Con. Read More
7 Steps to Prepare for 2017’s Total Solar Eclipse!
This year’s total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017 will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for most people. But since this eclipse will only happen on a fairly narrow 70-mile-wide strip of a portion of the globe, many of those interested in watching it will have to travel there, sometimes from quite a distance. We tell you how to prepare. Read More
It’s the Summer of Heroes at Disney California Adventure Park
At Disney California Adventure Park, guests have the opportunity to immerse themselves in an interactive Marvel experience as part of the limited-time Summer of Heroes. Read More
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Cosplay Family Spotlight: Cotter Family Cosplay
Cosplay Family Spotlight is a new recurring segment where I interview and spotlight a cosplay family. This week, I interview Cotter Family Cosplay. Read More
Who Decides What Is Canon? The Curious Case of the Marauders’ Map
What happens when conflicting theories arise from people involved with a franchise? Is the author always right? Read More
GeekDad’s SFGE 2017 Recap
GeekDad writers attended the 2017 Southern-Fried Gameroom Expo (SFGE) in Atlanta and share their experiences of this fun weekend of gaming. Read More
Cosplay Family Spotlight: Thorne Family Costuming
Cosplay Family Spotlight is a new recurring segment where I interview and spotlight a cosplay family. This week, I interview Thorne Family Costuming. Read More
Soak up Our National Treasures With Smithsonian Sleepovers
The Smithsonian Associates runs their sleepover program in three different museums: the Natural History Museum, American History Museum, and the Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center. Each provides a different experience and focus, so which you choose really depends on your interests (and schedule). Read More
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Go See Tears for Fears for an Instant ’80s Fix
If you have an ’80s itch that needs scratching, Tears For Fears—one of the great bands from the era—is touring and still has plenty of U.S. and Canadian dates. Read More
Comics Take the Spotlight at the Library of Awesome
Timed to coincide with this weekend’s Awesome Con here in Washington, DC, the Library of Congress is embracing its geeky side with its Library of Awesome pop-up exhibit. Read More
10 Rules for Father’s Day Gifts
If everyone gave the perfect gift every time, life would be a magical place. Unfortunately, geeks like me fail to grasp social norms right away, and we need rules to help us do things correctly. Read here to find the 10 rules that govern my gift-giving practices. Read More
Father’s Day Is Coming: Have You Got Your GeekDad Books Yet?
It’s that time of year again – when geeky dads everywhere get ‘Star Wars’ ties, LEGO coffee mugs, or their first Arduino kits. But most important, they need to be reminded that they ARE geeky dads. They need to be reminded they’re GeekDads. They need the GeekDad books! Read More
Stack Overflow: Celebrating Dads
With Father’s Day coming up soon, I thought I’d share a few books about dads. Read More
Cosplay Family Spotlight: The Scherm Family
Cosplay Family Spotlight is a new recurring segment where I interview and spotlight a cosplay family. This week, I interview The Scherm Family. Read More
JoCo Cruise 2018 Itinerary Announced
JoCo Cruise has announced its itinerary for the 2018 sailing! Read More
6 Perfect Books for Father’s Day 2017
For Father’s Day 2017, fill Dad’s brain with something new. Whether Dad wants more jokes, more trivia, or wants to geek out, a book is always a great gift for Dad. Here are 6 perfect choices for any Dad. Read More
Library of Congress and Lynda Carter Celebrate the Library of Awesome
The Library of Congress is shaking off its staid reputation and embracing the geeky side of life, “celebrating the role of comics and graphic novels in promoting literacy. Read More
The Joker Is Six Flags New England’s 13th Coaster
The Joker will add a literal twist to the roller coaster experience. Read More
GeekDad + Awesome Con DC = Free Tickets
We’ve got a pair of 3-day tickets for one lucky winner to have an amazing Father’s Day weekend at Awesome Con in Washington, DC! Read More
Cosplay Family Spotlight: The Cosplay Kid
Cosplay Family Spotlight is a new recurring segment where I interview and spotlight a cosplay family. This week, I interview The Cosplay Kid and his family. Read More
Play a Piece of Nintendo History at SFGE 2017
‘Sky Skipper,’ a long lost Nintendo arcade cabinet, will be available for play at next weekend’s Southern-Fried Gameroom Expo. Read More
Want a Perfect Father’s Day? Take Your Family to Awesome Con in DC and Join the GeekDads!
Are you in the greater DC area and looking for some good family fun? This year, GeekDad is proud to be part of the all new Awesome Con Jr., a pavilion at Awesome Con which will feature plenty of activities for kids and parents! Read More
2017 Denver Comic Con Countdown
Denver Comic Con returns to the Colorado Convention Center June 30 through July 2. While it’s still a month away, it’s never too early to start planning your comic con experience. Here are a few things you should be thinking about now. Read More
What ‘Star Wars’ Means to Me
On its 40th anniversary, our writers share their thoughts on ‘Star Wars’ Read More
Con*Quest Journals’ 50th Anniversary Gen Con Journal Is Here!
Con*Quest Journals is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Gen Con by offering up a new licensed journal for Gen Con attendees looking for a great way to keep all their notes and reviews and brochures and business cards in a single location. Read More
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